In brief
At the Al Janadriyah Camel Track in Riyadh, Saudi camels secured 48 first‑place finishes out of 97 races, leading the sixth edition of the Saudi Olympic Camel Cup. Other winning countries included UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman.
On November 3, 2026, the third day of the sixth Saudi Olympic Camel Cup ended in Riyadh’s Al Janadriyah Camel Track, with Saudi camels clinching 48 victories during the 97 races run so far, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
The competition, part of the annual Camel Cup, held its Jidha'a category on the day in question. The 22 races on the third day featured 597 camels, covering a variety of racing classes.
Saudi camels accounted for 46.6 percent of all first‑place finishes. The SPA report states UAE camels earned 30 wins, Qatari camels 20, Kuwaiti and Bahraini camels each won two races, and Omani camels secured one.
Following the conclusion of the races, Vice President Mohammed Hammad Al‑Balawi of the Saudi Camel Racing Federation announced the evening‑session trophy winners in the presence of festival officials and racing enthusiasts.
The Camel Cup’s sixth edition continues to attract international participation, with competitors from the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman playing key roles in the event’s competitive spirit.
SPA notes that the Jidha’a category is one of three racing classifications featured in the tournament, underscoring a diverse field of camel racing talent across the Gulf region.
Attendance on the third day surged to a record 597 camels, reinforcing the Camel Cup’s position as a major sporting fixture in Saudi Arabia’s sporting calendar.
Local organizers have highlighted the impact of the event on tourism and the promotion of camel culture, positioning the Cup as both an athletic competition and a cultural showcase.
